Mid-term Grading

At the May 12, 2003 meeting of the University Senate, the By-law regarding mid-term grading was changed (see below). The key point is that by the end of the sixth week of classes (October 9 for Fall semester) instructors of 1000 and 2000-level courses are required to inform the Registrar's Office of students who appear to be in danger of earning D, F, N, or U grades. We will inform the students, their advisors, and others, as appropriate.

Students who, on the basis of performance in the course, appear to be in danger of receiving D, F, U, or N grades shall be notified of their mid-semester academic progress in each 1000 and 2000-level course by the Registrar.

These reports are not part of the permanent record. They are designed to be of diagnostic aid to the student. The instructor is urged to provide the students with an evaluation early enough in the semester so that those needing to do so can take effective remedial action. The instructors of 1000 and 2000-level courses shall notify the Registrar by the end of the sixth week of the semester of students who appear to be in danger of earning D, F, U or N grades. The Registrar will alert the students, their advisors, and others, as appropriate. If a student is doing unsatisfactory work, the full responsibility for improvement is left to him or her. He or she is strongly advised, however, to confer with his or her advisor, with the instructors concerned, and with others qualified to assist him or her in improving his or her standing in the University.

While submission of mid-term grades for students in danger of earning D, F, N, or U grades in 1000 and 2000-level courses is required, you may also submit grades for students who are doing better and both positive and negative grades for students in 3000 and 4000-level courses.

Mid-term grades are submitted using the PeopleSoft system. After logging on to the system, the navigation is as follows:

1) Click on the Self Service in the Menu
2) Click on the Faculty Center link
3) From the Faculty Center, click the Grade Roster Icon
4) Link to to the class for which you wish to enter mid-term grades
6) Enter the D, F, N, and U grades. (You may also enter other grades, but this is not required. If you have a large class, remember to click on the Save button every 10 to 15 minutes. System will time you out after 15 minutes of inactivity).
7) Click Save . (Note: Unlike the End-of-Term grading, you do not need to change the Approval Status field to Approved.)
8) Click Sign Out .

We track the end-of-term grades for students who receive mid-term warnings. The warnings do seem to have a positive effect on student performance. For that reason, we strongly encourage faculty participation.

Your comments, suggestions, and questions regarding this website are welcomed via email at: jvon@uconn.edu

Last updated 10/20/08